Byline Times has attempted to contact every company, gospel hall and school to confirm the associations of the individuals named above but, as it has discovered with previous procurement contracts, many of these businesses appear to exist on paper only. Thanks brethrens! Denka U.K. is a Chesterfield based supplier of equipment and supplies to the Dentistry Sector. Whilst you might be thinking, that doesnt sound so bad I witnessed a certain member of staff burn out in front of my eyes. These stories made me incredibly proud, even more so because Im sure he shouldnt have been talking to me about them, let alone doing them. Inside the secretive and strict Plymouth Brethren sect in Manitoba. The Brethren are no strangers to controversy, condemned for a tendency to harshly excommunicate and isolate those who fall foul of its practices and beliefs . Plus, it was far more established and structured than another small company I had previously worked for. Brethren generally see themselves, not as a denomination, but as a network of like-minded independent churches. Acopia Group is a diverse company based in Bognor Regis, offering packaging, procurement and branded merchandising. Up to 1.1 Billion in Government PPE Contracts Awarded to Firms Linked The Gray's did previously had a company in Stockport, Cheshire called J.P. Glass Ltd which was dissolved in 2017. Belonging to the Church does not provide special exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. The business is owned by the Temple family and lists David & Maurice Temple as directors. And by this point, I would hope that you reader, have asked yourself this very question a number of times why wouldnt you just leave? The Brethren has around 20,000 UK members and includes a number of businesses and non-profit groups under its umbrella, charitable organisations such as the Rapid Relief Team, business consultancy UBT, and OneSchool Global (OSG). He is the son of Exclusive Brethren world leader Bruce Hales. This was no ordinary construction company. He gave off good energy, was fun to be around and motivated us all to do a good job. My personal beliefs are atheistic but i certainly respect other peoples beliefs to the extent they dont infringe on my own. The Exclusive Brethren is an evangelical Christian movement which is part of a wider movement known as the Plymouth Brethren. They are cousins of Unispace co founders Garth Woodcock & Cyril Parsons, they are also cousins of Roger Parsons of Ascot Signs. Bob Oliver is a former director of ACAD trading with Alfred Soulsby of CID Products. By: Bill Redekop Posted: 1:00 AM CDT Saturday, May. In the department I sat with, it was the family member running the department who did sweet FA. Glenn Haughton a current director is also an ex director of Vendimia Ltd alongside Gerard Simmonds of Safpro Industrial Supplies. About the Church - Plymouth Brethren Church Definitely no swearing, save that shit up for when you get home. Its important for me that, you the reader, understand that prior to accepting this role, I had never heard of the Brethren and that the interview process did nothing to deter me. He would call meetings that would start when it suited him and ended when it suited him, even if they over ran by 2 hours. Ralph Lewis was very active on his linkedin account throughout the pandemic, regularly highlighting potential business for both themselves and other brethren member businesses. Though Tower Supplies does not appear to be a limited company the Aris's are named as directors of a number of businesses including Vista 4, where Jonathan is listed as a current director. Unispace (International) Ltd incorporated in 2011 as Jemc1 by Garth Woodcock & Cyril Parsons, in 2013 Anthony Hazell was appointed a director. 2213 NSW. Traxx Tyres also shares registered company address with Sante Global LLP. Did you know theyre expected to attend church up to three times a day and often have their own schools? At the start of the pandemic in March 2020 Unispace Global was a global interior design business, incorporated in the UK back in July 2011 by brother in laws Cyril Parsons & Garth Woodcock, under the name of Jemc Ltd, each holding a 50% share in the company, a month later in August 2011 they changed the name to Unispace Global Ltd. Fri 1 Jun 2007 19.06 EDT. Selkent Fastenings is a London based Fastenings & Fixing supplier. Given considerable concern about the billions spent on PPE contracts during the Coronavirus crisis without competitive tendering much of which appears to have gone to Conservative friends and donors this new revelation suggests an ever narrower sectional interest when it comes to public funds. In 2015, Brethren members followed Charity Commission officials during a dispute over the Preston Down Trust. The majority of members are born into the church. Conservative MP Charlie Elphick also accused the Charity Commission of trying to suppress religion in this case. Members of the PBCC refer to themselves as the community. Two of these contracts were with PROSPER for 120,142 and a second one was awarded to 17 suppliers (7 of which were owned by members of the Plymouth Brethren) by Bristol City Council for a total of 375,542. Likewise the Church does not provide any funding for businesses owned by Plymouth Brethren members. The Magee brothers who are directors of the company are Paul, Marcus & Alan. Somebody call Jeff Weiner. working for companies owned by plymouth brethren working for companies owned by plymouth brethren. Current directors are Andrew, Graeme & Roger Paterson. Although not knowing specifically, Plymouth historian Graham Naylor suggested the graveyard could have belonged to the Plymouth Brethren chapel, which once stood nearby. Sante Trading Co. Ltd Shareholders (part 1). All three businesses link to other Brethren members. We'd also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use our . It came to prominence after being investigated by the Charity Commission over whether it was delivering enough "public good" to maintain its charitable status. Kingsbury Press Ltd is a micro business owned by the Layton family and showing 16k worth of assets. Another company called Tower Supplies, based in Dorset, appears to have been awarded more than 40 million in two contracts to supply PPE. Updated: 8:18 ET, Mar 23 2021. The Brethren generally have been cautious in embracing new technologies brought about through the electronic age, concerned about how to use these technologies without any harm to the user. Byline Times has uncovered about a dozen connections between trustees listed amongst this school and church network, who also appear to be directors and shareholders at companies awarded PPE and ventilator procurement contracts by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Why ethical vegans cant agree with meat eaters. Ill look after your email address real good. Former-Exclusive Brethren members detail the church's money-go-round - RNZ Thats not aiming to put anyone down, the non-comms I met working there were more than capable of their roles & fantastic people. If you were to research Ross & Luke Robertson, looking at their profiles on Linkedin, you will find that their career history would not show Unispace, Snaffle or Office Principles. I wont even start on the climate denier and racist conversations he would casually bring up to affirm his opinion on. All Rights Reserved. No music (unless performed by fellow Brethren). The Focus Learning Trust, that runs the schools, is affiliated to the Brethren. It is only by opening the contract itself that you will find Sante Global LLP as part of the Supplier Group! Meanwhile, a Nick Walker is named as a trustee of OneSchool Global UK Knockloughrim Campus, which is part of the Focus Learning Trust. BORN into the controversial Exclusive Brethren cult that outlaws birthdays, pop music and women wearing trousers or make-up, Jessie Shedden, 34, needed every ounce of courage to plan her escapeR Director Kenneth James is an ex director of the now dissolved Silverdale Projects Ltd. The company based in Plymouth, is a safety wear & PPE company ran by the Burtenshaw's. Inivos is owned by the Fentiman family and lists current directors Daniel, Elizabeth, Gordon, Mark & Warwick Fentiman as directors. It came to prominence after being investigated by the Charity Commission over whether it was delivering enough public good to maintain its charitable status. an overgrown patch of land with a padlocked gate reveals part of Plymouth's past. To show you just how lucky you are to wake up every day and make the daily decisions that you do. We explore the incredible church network with a giant global following, Get the latest nostalgia features and photo stories straight to your inbox. Orcagel again links to Unispace through director Garth Woodcock, the health & hygiene chemical products business has eight directors from the Cowie, Fowler & Woodcock families alongside Eric Hethrington. He spoke of a desire to live the city life in a skyscraper and wanted to see the world, but knew he never would. Youd be walking into hell, right? It is an interesting contract, as it does not readily appear when searching the UK Govt contract finder website and it involves another Plymouth Brethren Member ran company, Sterilabs based in Harrogate. I was instantly fascinated by the Brethren women. The Exclusive Brethren is a subset of a Christian group, often described as Plymouth Brethren in the UK. At least 180 million and up to 300 million in ventilator and PPE contracts appear to have been awarded to companies linked to an evangelical movement described as a cult by former members which has multiple ties to the Conservative Party, Byline Times can reveal. John Baker is a former director of Novus Trading, he is also listed as a director of Springfield Supplies & Projects. 29 Jun 2021. Cyril Parsons left the business in 2015. Working for Brethren company Hi I have recently got an opportunity to work for a company whose employees and management are Christian Brethren (the recruiter mentioned the word Brethren and to look it up). This also allows them to serve the community by communicating with and distributing to those in need, as well as contributing to the Church. In terms of PPE supply and gloves, one company jumped out straightaway, a company called Gloves4u Ltd. I see it all the time when I get lost in comments threads, which I often do. At OneSchool, we want our students to process information perceptually, analyse data accurately, and evaluate situations intelligently, and fulfil their true potential. Surely the more senior you are in the church, the more you want to abide by the rules you believe are taking you closer to God. Barter is linked to Tim Browning, a director at both Techniclean companies, who sits on a number of schools and trusts run by the Brethren network, including OSG. Julian Bushnell is also director of Cheviot Construction Ltd, he was appointed a director of Cheviot at the same time as Lee Hazell ex director. In accordance with the guiding principles of the Church, Brethren are committed to ensuring that their businesses make a positive contribution to the local community, and operate in a completely ethical and transparent manner. In the 6 months from my starting to my departure, he changed from this smiley, intuitive, genius as he was often referred to around the office, to someone who physically aged 10 years in front of my eyes and would struggle to keep his eyes open in meetings. They believe only those formally recognised as part of that or an equivalent assembly should break bread. Yewdale Corporation owned by the Parsons family, based in Wickford, Essex, are a commercial shading & screening company. Again, the company appears to be owned by a family, the Nunn family: Alan, Alex, Daniel, Mary and Richard. Trustee Charlie Leflaive has significant interests in a company called ToffeIn Ltd, which was awarded three contracts worth more than 4 million. A specialist healthcare equipment provider they follow a similar pattern for the Bristol based brethren businesses, in that Kevin Smallridge is listed as a director and he is also a former director of Novus Trading. They won a combined total of 570 million of contracts from the DHSC. There has been a further contract awarded by the DHSC under the Sante Global LLP moniker, this is on top of the 680 million won under the Unispace name. I eagerly obliged. THE TRUSTEE FOR THE CHRISTIAN BRETHREN TRUST. Graham Whitbourn a Beaver Healthcare director is also still listed as a current director of Jesmond Construction. Biblical prophecy and the Second Coming of Christ were emphasized. Minimal sleep was inspirational and not discouraged. Formally known as the Exclusive Brethren. Shareholders since 2015 are Garth Woodcock & Anthony Hazell with a 50% share each. In summary the Unispace office design worldwide business was sold to PAG early in 2021. Why would someone want to change or hide their work history? It is also strange that it is not for PPE, instead the contract is for Lateral Flow Tests, there are very few companies that have been awarded contracts for both PPE and for Lateral Flow Tests. In January this year, he was accused of assault by two former members on a public street next to his fathers mansion in Australia, where he lives next door. Wellingborough based Total Protection UK is a dissolved business, the business merged with Baca Workwear & Safety of Northampton, a Health & Safety Equipment supplier in 2017. The Directors at the time of the award were Gordon & Elizabeth Fentiman and their sons Mark, Warrick & Daniel. Cons. Dont miss a story! Another director, Gary Critchley, holds the same position at Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Ltd. Woodcock is also a director at Orcagel Company Ltd which was only incorporated in March this year. Man_of_Oak on Twitter: "RT @trundletwerp: The poster probably has no According to Companies House, Gareth Hales has significant control of the company and records an Australian address. Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (Exclusive Brethren) 2015. This is everything you could possibly want to know and more about one of the worlds strictest forms of Christianity. 47 036 078 343. Some of the more hardline Brethren groups even reportedly refuse to eat among non-members or strangers. Active. David Temple is an ex director of Nexus Team and the Breckland Park School Ltd alongside Stephen Turner of Southgate Global. I never knew if that was an attempt at being derogatory. Brethren and their companies are encouraged to buy their supplies, groceries, petrol, internet, insurance - the whole range of goods and services - from companies that give cash back to the. Two other companies with links to the OSG network include Denka UK Ltd. - providing lunch to staff but they themselves dont sit at the table - women will wear skirts and dresses (not too revealing or short) as opposed to jeans etc. He previously said: "Since Pomphlett Methodist Church is nearby the cemetery may belong to them, or it could be a Plymouth Brethren cemetery as there was also a Plymouth Brethren chapel in Plymstock in the 19th century.". Dick. So, when I was offered the position at the end of the interview to start Monday, I was thrilled and I accepted. Receive our monthly print edition and help to support fearless, independent journalism. Glen Reiner has worked for both companies. 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It was my first offer put on the table much sooner than I had anticipated. Sante was formed early in the pandemic by the Hales in conjunction with Anthony Hazell, Sebastian Parsons & Ralph Green. New to Byline Times? Unispace Supply was incorporated on 26th August 2020, now following a name change is called Sante Global Holdings LLP, it is a dormant business with Charles & Gareth Hales, Sante Property Ltd (Ralph Green) & 250 Management Ltd (Sebastian Parsons) listed as directors & shareholders. Something went wrong, please try again later. As Ive already mentioned, Brethrens dont go on holiday. Dermott is an ex director of Causeway Vision. they are generally lovely, kind generous, happy people. None of our meeting halls have been used since 17th March owing to the current covid situation. It was awarded a 416,000 contract to supply PPE to Leeds City Council. The company concerned being owned by supposedly God-fearing # . This was via 2 contracts one with the DHSC for 2,290,000 and another for a hospital trust worth 500,000. Find out more about us. They also show Lester Martin as a director of the UK business. Graeme was formerly a director of Midway Design & Build alongside Dale Paterson & Roger Lewis. No sleeping under the same roof as a non-comm (detached homes only & no hotels. The biggest contact for over 271 million was for the supply of Lateral Flow Tests (LFT's). Jim passed away in 1970 shortly after The Aberdeen Incident whereby he drunkenly demanded married women to his bed. It became quickly apparent that the men did not and would not clean up after themselves. In 2013, former Conservative MP Amber Rudd visited the church in St. Leonards-on-Sea and an investigation by The Times found the group attempting to influence British politics by providing Conservative MPs with election support. Accora Ltd won a 248,000 contract to supply hospital beds to NHS Scotland. A matter of fact, yet oddly humorous them and us description was delivered. Directors of CID include Alfred Soulsby through his family business Equitable Fortitude Ltd. Alfred is also a director of ACAD Trading. The company is owned by the Blackledge family and the business was awarded a number of contracts during the pandemic. Children must continue to live with their parents until they are married. We wanted to find out, were they suitable companies in terms of expertise? Director Richard Simmonds is an ex director of Upton Construction Ltd alongside fellow ex director Robert Freeman of Moroak Management and a current director Nicholas Farr. Theres only one God and hes yours. Globally, Brethren businesses generate a combined turnover of $22bn. The culture seemed entrepreneurial, the offices modern & the people kind. Daniel is also a director of Snaffle Solutions Ltd, a company where Luke Robertson of Medco Solutions was formerly a director alongside Daniel. Im sure no one is pointing a gun at them and forcing them down the aisle, but if the alternative is to live with your parents for the rest of your life, what would you do? On the other hand, Aidan was an overachiever, he frequently had bright ideas for the business and genuinely seemed to care about its success. I was brought up in the exclusive brethren | Family | The Guardian They must wear their hair down with an accessory, like a clip or headband. My impression was that the men had an intense level of pressure on them. also involved in a dispute with one of his local councillors. Our research in the UK shows that between the Companies registered on Companies House, Church Halls (Meeting Rooms), Schools and the various other Brethren Charities, that there are well over a 1,000 listed brethren entities in the UK alone, covering the businesses, charities & schools. It is a question that has us perplexed! Its nationalists arguing against their rights with globalists. Firstly, imagine youre born into it. Belonging to the Church does not providespecial exemptions, privileges, concessions, tax breaks, etc. how to remove stains from silicone spatula; mississauga rebels home arena; So, what gives? The unifying feature of all UBT's clients is that the owners are parishioners of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC). By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The Plymouth Brethren is led by one man, that leader is Bruce D Hales, known as the 'elect vessel' or 'the man of god', Hales has led the church since 2002, taking over from his father John Hales who led the then Exclusive Brethren from 1987. Even the small ones, like having a peruse on social media, listening to music, reading the news, zoning out in front of Netflix, growing a beard or tying your hair up You get to wake up day after day and make that choice. Search results - active ABNs and names | ABN Lookup - business As told to Kate Graham. The Antrim based Snack business owned by the Walker family were one of the biggest brethren winners and link closely to other Northern Ireland & Scotland brethren ran companies. There would also appear to be family connections to Brymec Ltd, Brymec are located in the adjacent unit to Bryson Products in Coulsden. Nathan Whitbourn is also listed as director of a number of businesses including Beaver Healthcare along with other members of the Whitbourn family and Christopher Doughty. These 8 companies all have close contacts to either Unispace Global/Sante Global LLP or Medco Solutions.
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